Hands-On Cooking Classes, Private Dining & Catering in the Baltimore Area
Cook together, celebrate around the table, or let Chef Jesse Cross shape the menu. Crosswood brings the ingredients, equipment, professional instruction and calm leadership so your group can participate and enjoy the moment.
Crosswood Cooking Collective is a Baltimore-area cooking-class, private-dining and catering business led by Chef Jesse Cross.
Choose Your Experience
Join a scheduled class at a partner venue or plan something private at your home, workplace or approved event space.
Public Cooking Classes
Beginner-friendly, chef-led classes at breweries, wineries and community venues around Maryland.
View upcoming Baltimore-area classes →Private Cooking Classes
Bring friends or family together for a hands-on class in your home or an approved private venue.
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Corporate Team Building
A low-pressure way for teams and client groups to cook, communicate and share a meal.
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Private Dining
Custom chef-led dinners for date nights, celebrations and gatherings at your home or venue.
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Catering & Events
Drop-off menus, staffed service, cocktail-hour bites, company gatherings and venue collaborations.
Request Baltimore-area catering →How Booking Works
Choose an experience
Start with a public class, private class, corporate event, private dinner or catering.
Share the details
Send your preferred date, location, group size, occasion and dietary needs.
Review your plan
Chef Jesse will follow up about availability, menu direction, service format and a tailored proposal.
Professional Guidance. Genuine Connection.
Chef Jesse Cross brings approximately 20 years of professional culinary experience to every class and event. His background includes serving as Head Chef at Knead & Co. in Downtown Los Angeles and Executive Sous Chef at Firefly in Studio City. He is ServSafe Manager certified and teaches with a steady, practical approach that helps guests feel comfortable participating.
Crosswood Cooking Collective is the cooking-class and shared-experience brand operated by Crosswood Catering LLC.
Based in Parkville. Serving the Baltimore Area.
Crosswood Cooking Collective is based in Parkville, Maryland and serves Baltimore, Baltimore County and surrounding Maryland communities. Public classes are hosted at partner breweries, wineries and community venues, while private classes, catering and private-chef experiences take place at client homes and approved event spaces.
Bring Something Memorable to the Table
Tell Chef Jesse what you are planning and who will be joining you. You will receive a personal follow-up about the right format, availability and next steps.